We’ve some catching up to do in the snapshots department, so let’s get started. As always, you can get these photographic updates by following us on Instagram.
Itacyara and I celebrated 24 years of marriage on July 15. My bride is even more beautiful today than on that day over two decades ago.We had the special privilege of attending the dedication service for the new sanctuary of one of our sister churches.The new building, from the outside.I’ve started recording lessons for a Western Civ, class, part of an initiative of one of our national pastors to provide remote learning opportunities for people in our churches. If you’re interested, you can watch the video here (it’s in Portuguese).The obligatory post from Itacyara’s garden.
This work of art was recently on display at one of our local shopping malls.
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Preaching the word at the Boas Novas Regular Baptist Church. This congregation is without a pastor, so I am filling the pulpit there once a month.Hanging out with the Boas Novas kids after the service.Our weekly devotional with the soccer kids.Nathanael taking on some yard work.Our oldest son leads a very busy life, so it’s a special joy for us when we get to have a video conference with him.
We recently had some of our kids from Kids Club over to the house for a day camp. Here’s a video.
We’ve watched Luan go from teenager to mature adult, and were thrilled to be able to participate in his wedding. We’re sure there is a bright future ahead for him, and for his bride Stefanny.
A recent prelude at Ebenezer.
Hanging out the some of the Ebenezer kids after church last Sunday.Sometimes missionaries meme…
I’ll leave you with one final video…a sunset panorama taken from the top of a parking garage in São Luís.
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An update on the Ebenezer fund-raising “marathon” is long past due. Despite threatening clouds, the event went off without a hitch. Several of our church members were joined by members of a couple of our sister churches at the Itapiracó park. After a word of prayer and some orientation from Pastor Francivaldo (who organized the…
What follows are some pictures of the VBS last week at the Kerigma congregation. The lovely and multi-talented Itacyara (aka The Brazilian Bombshell) was in charge of the event. She had been planning it–together with several ladies from our church–almost since our arrival two-and-a-half months previous. On the last day there were over 60 kids…
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I got a fresh batch of photos from the construction site today. These show the finishing touches being put on the bathroom wall, the construction of the staircase, and the beginnings of the electrical and plumbing installations.
We have a little catching up to do since our last Snapshots post, so here we go! As always, you can see these posts in real time by following us on Instagram. ____________________ Did you enjoy this post? Consider making a donation to our ministry in Brazil. As an Amazon Associate I earn from qualifying…
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